• SpiceJet announces daily flight on Delhi-Pakyong route

    Mumbai: Budget carrier SpiceJet, which was the first domestic operator to land a commercial flight at Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata in early October of 2018, has now announced to connect the aerodrome from Delhi with a non-stop daily service, starting January 23. The air services on the new route, to be operated by a […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/12:22 PM IST
  • Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubai

    As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape — despite a sharp rise in cases. While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega-malls open for […]

    AFPJanuary 18, 2021/11:56 AM IST
  • Mother Dairy expands packaged sweets portfolio

    New Delhi: Mother Dairy, a leading milk supplier in the Delhi-NCR market,  has expanded its sweets portfolio and is targeting Rs 100 crore sales from this new vertical. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has launched two new varieties of sweets — Mathuda peda and […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/11:45 AM IST
  • Popular harvest festivals of India

    Harvest festivals like Lohri, Magh Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sankranti form an important part of our country’s culture and they are celebrated with great fervour. Lohri marks onset of harvest season and also arrival of new year. To beat the winter chill, families gather around a bonfire and celebrate. It is celebrated in January. Makar […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/11:11 AM IST
  • A look at festivals in March 2021: Check out dates

    India is home to many festivals spread across the year. March is a month in which Holi is celebrated and everyone looks forward to this festival. Apart from Holi this year, Maha Shivaratri will also be celebrated in March. Here’s a look at the festivals and dates that are going to be celebrated in March […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/10:41 AM IST
  • BCCI remains undecided on Ranji or Hazare Trophy, women’s domestic season expected from March

    New Delhi: The fate of India’s premier domestic event, Ranji Trophy, remained undecided but the BCCI Apex Council on Sunday gave its approval to begin women’s cricket season in the country from March. | India’s domestic season, which was delayed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally took off in January with the Syed […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/9:23 AM IST
  • No-cost EMI: Is it really no cost?

    Consumers need to read the fine print before making a decision on buying products on EMIs.

    Pranjal KamraJanuary 18, 2021/9:16 AM IST
  • SBI’s doorstep banking services: Here’s all you need to know

    India’s largest lender State Bank of India has informed customers about the features of its doorstep banking services via a tweet. Some of the features of the service available at select branches include cash pickup, cash delivery, cheque pickup, cheque requisition slip pickup, Form 15H pickup, delivery of drafts, delivery of term deposit, life certificate […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/9:06 AM IST
  • Chumbak ropes in Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador

    Chumbak has roped in Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. “Entering into this long term association with Chumbak is a very exciting moment for me. The brand is warm, positive, creative, homegrown and real. I relate to the brand not only because I love what they do, but also because of their […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/8:38 AM IST